Planty Park in Mikołów

Planty Park in Mikołów, also called the Large Planty (Duże Planty), is a historic landscape park of about 13 hectares, spread between the town centre and Wymyślanka. It was created in the 18th century on the initiative of the Mikołów cavalry captain Korwin-Wierzbicki.

Where it came from

In the past the park was called Charlottenthal, after the founder's beloved, Charlotta. She is commemorated by a stone with the names of both carved in a heart. In 2001 the park was renovated and entered in the heritage register.

What is in it

The Aleksander stream, a tributary of the Jamna, flows through the park, and within it there are two ponds. On a hill in the centre stands a former park house, today the seat of the scouts of the Mikołów area. There are also erratic boulders from the Ice Age, benches and a playground. In spring the wood anemone blooms in the park.

Nearby

From the park it is close to the municipal museum facility and the Basilica of St Adalbert; both places are less than a kilometre from the park.

Practical information

• Location: between Konstytucji 3 Maja and Młyńska streets, Mikołów.
• The park is open to the public; check the condition of the paths and facilities on site.